Fillable Printable Basic Resume Format
Fillable Printable Basic Resume Format
Basic Resume Format
BASIC RESUME FORMAT
NAME (All caps and bold; a slightly larger font is acceptable)
Address (Current and permanent if appropriate)
Telephone (Include area code and be sure your voice mail is appropriate)
Email address (appropriate)
OBJECTIVE State the type of position or internship you are seeking. (This is
optional and should be included only if you have spare room.)
EDUCATION List (in reverse chronological order) the colleges you have attended
and from which you have graduated or expect to graduate. Indicate
degree, date of graduation, major, minor, and concentrations. GPA
and relevant course work are optional. Academic honors, study
abroad, and language proficiency may be included here or in a separate
HONORS, ACTIVITIES, or SKILLS section.
SKILLS List any special skills (computer, language, equipment, training, etc.)
EXPERIENCE List internships, paid, and volunteer experience in reverse
chronological order. Include position title, name and location of
company or organization, and dates. Emphasize duties, skills, and
accomplishments – cite numbers and specifics.
HONORS/ Indicate honors, awards, activities, and memberships in and out of
ACTIVITIES college. May include high school honors/activities only in special
circumstances.
REFERENCES There is no need to list names and contact information for your
references on the resume. Rather, these should be listed on a separate
page. Indicate on the resume that references are available upon
request if you have extra space. Otherwise, leave this off altogether
since employers know they can request references from you.
Header Examples:
Ex. 1:
Valerie Smith
1812 Reynolds Drive, Apt. 1
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 985-7564
Ex. 2:
Valerie Smith
Current Permanent
3400 North Wesleyan Blvd. 1812 Reynolds Drive
112 Edgecombe Hall Apartment #1
Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 985-5189 (252) 985-7564
Ex. 3:
Valerie Smith
1812 Reynolds Drive, Apt. 1, ● Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ● (252) 985-7564 ●
Education Examples:
Ex. 1:
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies May 2007
(Anticipated)
North Carolina Wesleyan College, Rocky Mount, NC
Minor: Psychology
GPA: 3.7 (Major), 3.4 (Cumulative)
Related Course Work: Abnormal Psychology, Administration of Justice, Drugs and
Behavior, Evidence, Correctional Institutions, Criminal Law, Criminal Investigation,
Criminal Procedure, Criminology, Judicial Process, Social Psychology, Theories of
Personality
Ex. 2:
EDUCATION
North Carolina Wesleyan College, Rocky Mount, NC
Bachelor of Arts May 2007
(Anticipated)
Major: Justice Studies Minor: Psychology
Related Course Work:
• Abnormal Psychology
• Administration of Justice
• Drugs and Behavior
• Evidence
• Correctional Institutions
• Criminal Law
• Criminal Investigation
• Criminal Procedure
• Criminology
• Judicial Process
• Social Psychology
• Theories of Personality
Experience Examples:
Ex. 1:
RELATED EXPERIENCE
North Carolina Wesleyan College, Rocky Mount, NC
Computer Lab Attendant (August 2008 – present)
• Assist students in computer lab with hardware, software, and connectivity issues
Symantec Corporation, Wilson, NC
Security Division Intern (May – August 2007)
• Tested internet security systems by creating programs designed to circumvent
security measures
• Became familiar with Solaris, Apache, Java, and PERL
• Recognized as “intern of the month” in July
Ex. 2:
EXPERIENCE
8/08-Present
Computer Lab Attendant
North Carolina Wesleyan College, Rocky Mount, NC
• Assist students in computer lab with hardware, software, and connectivity
issues.
5/08-7/08
Security Division Intern
Symantec Corporation, Wilson, NC
• Tested internet security systems by creating programs designed to
circumvent security measures
• Became familiar with Solaris, Apache, Java, and PERL
• Recognized as “intern of the month” in July
Reference Example:
REFERENCES:
Dr. David Bingham
Dean of Students
Shaw University
1584 Ashley Drive
Raleigh, NC 27950
Phone: (919) 455-3200
Email: dbingham@shaw.edu
Ms. Nicolette Jones
Associate Director of Student Activities
North Carolina Wesleyan College
3400 North Wesleyan Blvd.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Phone: (252) 985-5178
Dr. Dennis Laferty
Director of Promotions
Cumulus Broadcasting
178 Radio Way
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
Phone: (252) 455-3980
Email: dlaferty@cumulus.com
Mr. Bobby Salerno
Media Director
WMC Advertising
112 Rollins Road
Raleigh, NC 27954
Phone: (919) 456-8905
Email: bsalerno@wmc.com
